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title: "Newcastle United: Ivan Toney could be a bigger concern for Howe than Christian Eriksen"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2022-02-24T16:45:40Z"
modified: "2022-02-24T16:45:40Z"
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# Newcastle United: Ivan Toney could be a bigger concern for Howe than Christian Eriksen

**A Newcastle United journalist has claimed that Ivan Toney will be a bigger concern for Eddie Howe than Christian Eriksen when they play Brentford.**

### The Lowdown: Eriksen debut?

Eriksen could [reportedly](https://twitter.com/SkySportsLyall/status/1496540390190690305) make his debut for the Bees at home to the Magpies on Saturday afternoon, having not featured in a competitive game on a football pitch since suffering a cardiac arrest for Denmark at Euro 2020.

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He recently featured in a bounce match against Glasgow Rangers, when he provided two assists in a [2-2](https://www.brentfordfc.com/news/2022/february/match-gallery-rangers-2-brentford-2/) draw, and all eyes will now be on whether he makes a competitive return against the northeast club this weekend.

### The Latest: Toney back for Brentford v Newcastle

As pointed out by Newcastle reporter [Miles Starforth](https://twitter.com/milesstarforth/status/1496510052076855299) of [The Shields Gazette](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/ivan-toney-wasnt-an-option-for-rafa-benitez-at-newcastle-united-3582361), Toney will also be returning for Brentford, and he argued that the former Magpies striker will be a bigger concern for Howe than Eriksen, writing:

*“The focus is likely to be on Christian Eriksen on Saturday, but the return of Ivan Toney, quietly sold by Newcastle in 2018, is arguably more of a concern for Eddie Howe.”*

### The Verdict: Point to prove

Toney will no doubt have a point to prove against his former club, for whom he only made [four](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ivan-toney/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/251664/plus/0?saison=&verein=762&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) senior appearances before being [sold](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ivan-toney/transfers/spieler/251664) to Peterborough United in 2018 after a few loan spells away from Newcastle.

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He has not done too badly since, notching up 77 league goals combined for the Posh and Brentford over the last four seasons ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ivan-toney/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/251664/plus/0?saison=&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)), and after a spell out injured during which results have [not been kind](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ivan-toney/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/251664/plus/0?saison=2021&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) to the Bees, he will want to get Thomas Frank’s side back on track.

This is a big match in terms of the relegation picture, and the Magpies will no doubt have to keep Toney quiet if they are to claim another three points.

***In other news,*** [***find out which £40.5m-rated star has ‘bewitched’ NUFC ahead of a potential summer move***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-transfer-rumours/transfer-news-amine-gouiri-west-ham-nice/)